By Captain Sanjay Prashar Kochi port in Kerala on India’s West coast and Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on the East-end of India were the newest merchant shipping crew change destinations over the last three months. Cargo ship-owners have diverted their vessels to the two […]
By Captain Sanjay Prashar All shipping crew changes globally may be near normal by Aug. 10. Every one of us has done our bit and we can say proudly that we are doing a good job despite a war called COVID-19 forced upon us. Seafarers, declared as essential […]
New Delhi: India has been recognized and appreciated by the international maritime body for its decision on accession to the international convention on recycling of ships with all global environment safety standards. The convention does not cover warships. The International Maritime Organization (IMO), at its ongoing 31st session […]
